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Necessity

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition

A necessity refers to something that is essential or indispensable, required or demanded.

Senses

Sense 1:

Something that is absolutely needed or required.

Example sentence: Water is a necessity for survival.

Sense 2:

A situation or condition that cannot be avoided or prevented.

Example sentence: Rest was a necessity after working for hours.

Sense 3:

The state of being unavoidable or inevitable.

Example sentence: Getting caught in the traffic jam was a necessity due to the road construction.

Usages

Popular Usage:

In everyday language, the term necessity is commonly used to refer to something that is of crucial importance or needed in a particular context.

Example sentence: Adequate sleep is a necessity for maintaining good health.

Local Usage:

In local contexts, necessity may be used to emphasize the urgent or vital nature of a particular requirement or action.

Example sentence: In our town, carrying an umbrella is a necessity during the rainy season.

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